Well, last self-portrait!  : )  I spent some time with my tripod out on my mom’s property.  I hope it’s a good ending.  I wanted to make sure I got in a shot of my face (not just my eye) so those of you that don’t know me didn’t feel like I was cheating since you never got to see my face.  Here you go!

I’ll be sharing my 2nd Inspiration: Self-Portrait post later this week.  My husband looked over the first one & immediately asked me: so you only found 3 guys’ portraits you liked?  The answer is, no, there’s another installment coming. : )  And, besides, I had to split the number of pictures (somewhat) evenly & still not post too many images!

On Saturday, I went to a choir concert here in Abilene to listen to my cousin Ryan, a Lubbockite.  Well, while looking over the program I was so pleased to see Emma was also singing!  It was a fabulous concert (and I’m not overly knowledgeable about music & choir).  : )

In other news, I did update my prices recently.  I know, I pushed them through just a little earlier than promised, but with the pre-holiday rush over, it seemed silly to wait, since November & December are full of family events (for me and you, I hope!)  : )  Besides, if you had discussed a particular package with me before this week, your prices are locked in.  That’s only fair. : )

Thanksgiving is coming!  I hope everyone is so very excited!  I love Thanksgiving, it’s a good thing we only have it once a year, all that food is so tasty.  : )

Have a happy Tuesday, everyone, mine is looking very busy!  (good busy!)   : )

Okay, I’m going to brave it. Though I adore self-portraits, I’ve yet to get very good a them since I got an actual tripod for the first time less than a year ago. And I maybe just a little too used to being able to see the shot I’m composing. But it should be fun all the same. A wonderful challenge at least. : )

I just couldn’t avoid texturing the image up a bit.  I’m way too fond of it.

I hope you have a lovely Tuesday.  I made pot roast (in the crock pot) last night & the smell is permeating the house.  So I’m pretty happy this morning.  : )  I hope everyone else’s Tuesdays shape up as lovely as mine is.

That’s right.  My nephews were born exactly 2 weeks & 2 years apart.  Which I must say, is a help for me as far as remembering ages and birthdays!  : )  Tyson was already 2 when we celebrated last weekend, but I don’t think that dampened his fun any.  He got lots of fun presents, mostly themed with his favorite character (I’ll give you a picture hint below!)

Tyson with his mommy & daddy.

That’s right, it’s ELMO!

And here he is: the wonderful little 2 year old!  Isn’t he cute?

I think I have the cutest nephews in the world!  : )

Happy Birthday Tyson!

Alright!  Finally, I have finished the Noah images.  Yay!  : )

He was born on September 3rd at 8:53.  And I got to photograph him on September 5th & 6th!  That’s right, he was less than a week old. I guess that’s what I get for being the auntie.  : )

Now, I promise I won’t make you wait any longer.  Here he is!

Room details. : )  Cute, right?

You can’t see it, but his arms & legs are kicking like mad.

He has my brother’s feet.  His mommy said so.

And, of course, the oh-so-proud mommy & daddy & Noah.

I love his expression.  : D

One of his aunts on his mommy’s side painted the lovely image that you can only see a piece of here.  But it’s fantastic.  Curious?  Here’s Noah & a full shot of the image.

His mommy is musically inclined.  Very musically inclined.  In fact, she has a website to prove it.  His daddy is computer inclined, but they decided an image of Noah on his computer wasn’t worth it (Noah was getting tired of being a model!)

And, of course, a final, beautiful sleeping picture.  Isn’t he precious?  I’m so very proud of my newest little nephew (and Caleb & Gabrielle’s first little one!)

Congratulations to the new mommy & daddy!  Be sure to stock up on diapers & make sure to get some coffee for his daddy! ; )

The Canon AE-1 was a very popular SLR camera in film days.  If you’re curious and want to know more about camera history like that it was produced from 1976 to 1984, check out the Wiki article.  But, actually, it (sadly) wasn’t that interesting, unless you wanted to read through a load of technical jargon.  So instead, I’m going to tell you what I love about this lovely camera.

I honestly haven’t used it much.  Maybe for a roll or two, though I have a number of lenses & it’s a beautiful camera, I grew up in the digital age & the loss of instant gratification (immediate preview on the LCD screen) and the money I’d have to pay to get the film processed (yes, as minimal as it is), are both draw-backs.

However, the sentimental value is irreplaceable.  This is my dad’s old camera.  He used it for a number of years before I was born & though I can never remember it from my childhood (he had changed professions from missionary in Germany to school teacher & hobbies from cameras to US Western history), I do remember that once I got into college & became very interested in photography, he pulled this sweet little black camera out of his uber-organized closet & showed it to me, proudly letting me fiddle with the knobs & lenses & the old feel of the camera.  The camera case actually deteriorates in your hands a little more each time you touch it.  I love the vintageness, the sturdiness & the fragility of the camera.  He promised that I could have it some day if I wanted it & then I inherited his AE-1 last November.

I took this particular image when working on ideas for the banner of my blog.  Obviously, I used a different image there, but, I love this one too because of the reflection you can see in the lens.  : )

In other news, I’m still working on Noah’s images & promise to really focus on those for a few days so you can see more images of my fabulous nephew!   Promise!

So, with that in mind, : )  Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Okay, I admit it: I’m moving a little slowly on the Noah pictures.  I’ve had some other projects I’ve been working on (sorry, not photography related).  But I wanted to get up at least a preview of my sweet littl(est) nephew.

Isn’t he wonderful?  And he’s got so much hair!  Yes, I know, I mention that often, but I just love all his hair!  I was a bald little girl until about 2.  Isn’t that sad for me?  But it seems Noah is definitely not going to have that problem!

Well, for everyone related to me: this is not the Noah post.  Sorry.  But it’s Tuesday & so it’s the Polaroid post.  Hopefully that makes it a little better.  For everyone not related to me: look forward to the Noah post.  Because he’s my new nephew!  He was born last Thursday & is oh so cute with such a wonderful head of hair.  (and also the reason that you only got one post last week since I was oohing over him).  Now I hope you’re all excited because his post is coming, soon.  Just not today.

Now here’s the  Tuesday Polaroid.

I found this stamped on a pole (or maybe an electric box… now I can’t remember!) in downtown Abilene while I did a little scouting just before Dewayne & Abby’s session a few weeks ago.

My first thought when I saw this was of the Simpsons when Maggie loves the TV more than the other family (it happens on numerous occasions – my husband & I own all the seasons possible so far!  I know, nerdy!)  How cool am I?

And in case you’re wondering “why didn’t she post a Noah Polaroid?”  it’s because I don’t want to ruin the wonderful surprise!  He’s that cute!

Have a great Tuesday & keep watching for a Noah post near you!

Really, it is a super Neat-o program.  It creates Digital Polaroids (thus the extra “d”) for you right on your desktop.  It’s like a modern version of old photography.  I love it!  You can even shake the image on your desktop to help develop it.  Really.  Check it out!

http://www.poladroid.net/

And, of course, some samples (I can’t share just one!).  And Abby will love me for it since there’s another preview for her! Hehe.

Go Poladroids!

I haven’t been able to upload anything new in the last few days. This is very sad because I’m working on 1 or 2 things that I’m pretty excited to share.

It’s because we just got to Abilene & haven’t gotten internet setup for ourselves, but I’ve been piggy-backing on a neighbor’s internet (thanks neighbor!) Of course, because I’m not sure which nice neighbor is helping me this way, & I can’t properly thank them, I’m trying to avoid too much activity so I don’t steal all their bandwidth.

Basically, long story short, I’m waiting for some internet here so I can share new things with you! However, between now & then don’t be afraid to check out my Link Love pages, which are fairly new (just before we moved) for some lovely photos & other stuff from other artists.

Besides that little update, I’ve officially registered my new business name here in Taylor County & my new brochures & business cards came in (though the business cards are waiting for me in Lubbock)!  And I love my aunt because she’s been so helpful in getting me a job opportunity.  : D  Wonderful things are happening & I’ll have some lovely images to back that up with (like I just played with my camera in Manual Focus & Manual Exposure for the first time in months!) so bear with me for a few more days (hopefully no longer) and I’ll have some new stuff up!

To see the beginning letter, visit blog.tellipsisphoto.com.

Dear Green Shoes,

Christa told me that she was changing her photography name. She said it’s because no one can spell my name & she admitted it’s especially because she loves green shoes.

And I’m okay with this. I understand that people change their minds. Just a few months ago, she changed from her blogger account to WordPress & now she’s changing from me to you.  She’s even moving from Lubbock to Abilene, Texas.  I guess she’s just at a time in her life for change.

No hard feelings, Green Shoes, I promise.  In fact, I’m telling everyone all about you on my blog & my website so they can still find Christa’s photography.  Because that’s how nice I really am.

Sincerely,

Tellipsis Photography

Thank you for your heart-felt wishes.  I appreciate that you’re willing to send others to Christa’s new site.

In fact, because you’ve been so understanding, she & I have agreed to leave your old watermarks & some links to your website & blog.

Also, to celebrate your understanding & the new change, Christa has promised several new uploads about albums, canvases, pricing & more.  Even though you’ve stopped being her photography name, I hope you check back here to keep up to date.

Best Wishes,

Green Shoes